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Senate roll call 235 · 49th Congress · Jul 13, 1886

To amend H. R. 7480, by providing that expenditures of so much of the appropriation improving the mississippi river as may be required to continue the improveme

On Jul 13, 1886, the Senate voted 18–22 (HR 7480). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–22, Democrats 18–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
18
No
22
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 13, 1886

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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